The GOPs midterm wipeout: Letters to the Editor Nov. 5, 2026

The American people sent a clear message that they don’t want to squander blood and money fighting foreign conflicts that have caused harm to the American economy, and that politicians will be held accountable for false promises (“In the deep blue seize,” Nov.4).Democrats now have the opportunity to heal the nation.

They should seek an end to the Iran war, stop us from provoking World War III with Russia and focus on repairing the our economy.Otherwise we will see yet more oscillatory “tsunamis” every two years that will ultimately destroy America.Michael PravicaHenderson, Nev.According to Democrats’ victory speeches, they don’t plan to fix affordability or end the war in Iran.All they can think about is investigating the Trump administration, abolishing ICE, opening the borders and “Medicare for All.”All you’re going to get from these radicals is nothing but headaches.

Wait for 2028 and flip Congress again.Richard KetayNewark, NJPresident Trump urged Republicans to pretend he would be on the November general election ballot.Voters coast to coast did exactly that.Denny FreidenrichLaguna Beach, Calif.Many GOP candidates were so afraid of President Trump and the possibility of losing in the primaries that they did whatever he asked them to do.They should’ve shown some independence from Trump.

If they had, some might still be in office.Lesson to all members of Congress and elected officials: Do what you think is right, not what you are told to do.Paul FeinerGreenburghAmericans want decency and civility restored in the country, a check on Big Oil’s price-gouging and an end to Trump’s foolish war in Iran.We have just experienced our own Boston Tea Party — which once again placed the American people ahead of a tottering wannabe king.Ron SpurgaManhattan Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Please provide a valid email.

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